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Wood Trim Modification

Wood Trim Modification

Postby Zedster » Sun May 10, 2009 4:10 pm

Hi Guys,

I made this modificaiton because I really dislike the wood trim on my car. I didn't want to make a big change like paining it, so I covered it with a vinyl sticker. I bought a silver vinyl sticker from this place:

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/MetroSeller ... QQ_armrsZ1

Their shipping was pretty fast and I bought the carbon fiber vinyl sheets too, and those look pretty great as well.

I think it looks pretty good (even though there are some spots I should go back and touch up), and the vinyl is also soft enough to fit the curves on the car. Any comments or ideas please let me know!

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Postby LatinDragonXJC » Sun May 10, 2009 4:37 pm

It almost looks painted on, very nice job!
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Postby D-money » Sun May 10, 2009 5:10 pm

lookin good
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Postby GzNutz » Sun May 10, 2009 7:23 pm

Looks pretty nice. How did you go about sizing and applying the vinyl?
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Postby Zedster » Mon May 11, 2009 10:15 am

For the 2 A/C areas, I actually removed the panels and applied it while sitting in my house. For the door panels, I actually just applied it directly over, then trimmed it off. (Couldn't figure out how to remove the wood door panel areas...) I I didn't do a very good job of trimming it off (Didn't go bother to find a sharper knife) so if you look carefully, the edges are jagged. I should also go and pop some air bubbles when I have the time too. I like the overall look though, and I can always change colors and re-apply it.
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Postby Ilovemylara » Mon May 11, 2009 10:24 am

looks awesome bro.
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Postby Pogs » Mon May 11, 2009 10:50 am

Looks sick.. how much time overall?
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Postby Zedster » Mon May 11, 2009 6:43 pm

I think I spent about 2 hours doing it, but that was cuz I was watching tv shows at the same time and not concentrating :P :drinking:
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Re: Wood Trim Modification

Postby BuddhaSLE2000 » Sun Oct 02, 2011 6:29 pm

This looks really good. How do you guys think a carbon fiber film would look covering the wood trim on the dark grey interior??
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Re: Wood Trim Modification

Postby Zedster » Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:31 pm

I'm actually going to install the carbon fiber vinyl in place soon, this current silver one is cracked due to the sun, in the corner. I haven't decided on what color yet though, but I'll try to upload after completed! :D
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Re: Wood Trim Modification

Postby Xtrios » Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:11 pm

I always wondered why they install wood inside of cars? You would think by now they would have evolved into something better.
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Re: Wood Trim Modification

Postby toorelaxed » Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:43 pm

That looks amazing. I have a red Solara and tan interior, what color should I use over the wood trim?
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Re: Wood Trim Modification

Postby tacklebox » Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:43 am

I covered mine in the carbon fiber material a couple of years ago and it still looks great. I hated that fake ass wood plastic. It started to crack from all this Texas sun and heat. I have the dark blue and grey interior gen1.
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Re: Wood Trim Modification

Postby skatekid265 » Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:43 pm

hey where did you find that carbon fiber material for yours? i was looking to do the same for mine.
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